Description
Hearty sloppy joe sandwiches deliver classic American comfort with ground beef and tangy sauce. Juicy meat nestled in toasted buns satisfies hunger and warms souls at family gatherings.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb (454 g) ground beef
- 2 tbsps (30 ml) ketchup
- 1 tbsp (15 ml) brown sugar
- 1 tbsp (15 ml) Worcestershire sauce
- 1 cup (240 ml) tomato sauce
- 1/2 cup (120 ml) onion, diced
- 1/4 cup (60 ml) green bell pepper, diced
- 1/2 tsp garlic powder
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp black pepper
- 4 hamburger buns
Instructions
- Brown ground beef in a large skillet over medium heat for 5-7 minutes, ensuring no pink remains. Carefully drain accumulated fat.
- Sauté diced onions and bell peppers in the same skillet until vegetables become translucent and tender, approximately 3-4 minutes.
- Incorporate tomato sauce, ketchup, brown sugar, Worcestershire sauce, garlic powder, salt, and pepper into the meat mixture. Thoroughly blend all ingredients to create a rich, flavorful base.
- Reduce heat to low and allow the mixture to simmer, stirring intermittently, for 10-15 minutes. This process helps meld the flavors and create a cohesive, saucy texture.
- Once the sauce has thickened and ingredients are well combined, remove from heat and generously spoon the warm mixture onto soft hamburger buns.
- Serve immediately while the sloppy joe filling remains hot and savory, perfect for a quick and satisfying meal.
Notes
- Drain beef thoroughly to prevent greasy texture and ensure a clean, hearty flavor profile.
- Use lean ground beef (90/10 or 93/7) for a healthier version without sacrificing richness.
- Customize spice levels by adjusting Worcestershire sauce and adding optional hot sauce for extra kick.
- Freeze leftover sloppy joe mixture in airtight containers for quick future meals, maintaining great taste up to 3 months.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner, Snacks
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 425 kcal
- Sugar: 10 g
- Sodium: 710 mg
- Fat: 18 g
- Saturated Fat: 7 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9 g
- Trans Fat: 1 g
- Carbohydrates: 39 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 25 g
- Cholesterol: 70 mg